| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $163.94 | 5.662% | $173.2223 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.78 | 12.846% | $277.3529 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.62 | 5.306% | $185.9915 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.34 | 9.670% | $182.4251 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.42 | 7.458% | $149.8179 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 11.356% | $17.2379 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 8.756% | $41.6862 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.91 | $1,027.7338 | $1,027.74 | $1,027.75 | $1,027.70 | |